The LifeSet and My First Place programs hosted an event at the Somerset Patriots game last week.

All three PACT teams from East Brunswick, New Brunswick and Perth Amboy were all present to celebrate their annual Client Appreciation Lunch.

The current mental health crisis affecting many people in our country has led Bishop Checchio of the Metuchen Diocese to request Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) to address this significant need.

Visit from a 10 year old miniature therapy horse to bring some fun and happiness to the children.

The after school program welcomed dads and other family members to show them how much they are loved and how important they are in their children’s lives. We also thank Harper’s Bakery for their delicious donation of cookies. ​​​​​​​

In October, our afterschool programs participated in Lights in Afterschool!

The Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County’s Annual Holiday Party took place last night at Parson’s Elementary School in North Brunswick.

Clients in the program enjoyed food, music courtesy of DJ Vinnie, who played the best dancing tunes! Santa even stopped by for a visit and got in on the fun!

The YES Early Learning Center in New Brunswick received a generous donation of 200 turkeys and food bags for the YES families from St. James Parish in Basking Ridge during the Thanksgiving Season. The preschool center and families would like to thank Eileen Gavagan, the church staff, and the parishioners for this wonderful donation!

YES ELC @ St. Ladislaus held their first LIVE Cooking Event (Let's Give "Latinidad:" a Las Latas) with Special Guests, Chef Carolina Moratti from Share Your Foodways Program and Sally A. Van de Water from Folklife and Cultural Heritage Arts Institute of Middlesex County

Ms. YuQuishia McKinney and Ms. Daphney Mgbako presented to more than 42 parents on understanding what their agency really does and all the services/resources they provide to assist children and families.

Teachers and staff from all 15 childcare programs were present for this event and everyone had a wonderful time getting to know one another, playing games and winning prizes.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, has partnered with the Department of Children and Families and First Place For Youth to implement the My First Place Program, which is a nationally recognized model whose mission is to help eligible young adults build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.

Through a partnership between Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, and One Simple Wish, a non-profit organization based in Trenton, young adults who are often a “forgotten community” were treated to a joyous holiday evening at a Christmas party Dec. 4 in Verona Hills, an elegant event space located in Newark.

A groundbreaking new partnership between First Place for Youth and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) has launched that will support youth ages 18-21 transitioning from foster care with stable housing opportunities, wraparound support, education, living skills, and employment.

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, a dedicated time to spotlight the profound impact of mental health on individuals and communities, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in New Jersey, offers hope and unwavering support for those in need.